Recreation and Travel : Dominican Republic

The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning the Dominican Republic is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to regional resources for Latin America is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/ca/dr/).

CARIBBEAN HOTEL ASSOCIATION  (http://www.caribbeantravel.com)
The Caribbean Hotel Association's website lists hotels and resorts; destination information; maps; and the range of activities available to visitors.

LA COTICA-OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TOURISM  (http://www.terra.com.do/turismo/lacotica/en/portada.html)
This is the official page for tourism in the Dominican Republic, it links with gastronomy, beaches, history of the island, and lots of things inviting you to try a good vacation.

SANTO DOMINGO QUINCENAL.COM  (http://www.sdq.com/)
In this page you can find current general information about hotels, maps, beaches, national dates and celebrations. In both English and Spanish.

TRAVEL PAGE- RESORTS REVIEW  (http://www.debbiesdominicantravel.com/)
This page will have all the information you need for organizing an interesting holiday in the Dominican Republic. Photographs of hotels, beaches and the surroundings of each resort plus maps with directions.

ZONA COLONIAL.COM  (http://www.zonacolonial.com/)
This is a comprehensive site on tourism in the Dominicaan Republic, it highlihts all cultural things you can have in a visit, also it tells you about the history of its cultural buildings, arquitecture, animals and wild life and events taking place in the island. In English, Spanish and French.